Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that…
Restorative Dentistry
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems

Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Missing Tooth And Insufficient…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?

Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with…
Bridging The Gap

Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. It not only…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas

A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth…
Schedule Your Coronation

We treat all of our patients royally, here at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo CA, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Dental crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo may be just what you’ve been hoping for. Why is that? Dental implants support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone,…
All About Dental Implants

Dental implants may sound like they’re science fiction, but they are quite real: artificial tooth roots that support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. They are available at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS in San Luis Obisbo. Rock Solid One dental implant can support one artificial tooth. Several can support a dental bridge,…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You

In today’s Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could influence your smile, such as tooth decay, periodontitis…